PitahayaOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Black Opium Neon
The vibrant buzz of a city street in the early hours, where the warmth of coffee stands out against the crispness of dawn.
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Black Opium NeonPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessGardenia · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Yves Saint Laurent, Black Opium Neon is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance designed to captivate with its vibrant and dynamic character. Created by perfumer Olivier Cresp, the composition opens with pitahaya and citrus notes that introduce a fresh and lively energy. This freshness gives way to the rich, warm tones of coffee, jasmine sambac, and vanilla, creating a harmonious blend that is both comforting and invigorating.
Apply one to two sprays on pulse points. The fresh top notes are bright and fleeting, so for lasting impact, allow it to settle before heading out. This fragrance reads best close to skin, making it perfect for intimate settings or cozy evenings.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Neon, Yves Saint Laurent
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
The Black Opium line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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Zara · 2022Gardenia Eau de ParfumShares 4 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.04 (150)
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 15%.